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Etz Chaim Synagogue
etzchaim.org
 In
1947 a few dedicated men agreed that there should be an Orthodox congregation in Jacksonville. Private homes were
used to conduct services until a vacated former Boys Home was purchased and used as a synagogue. This was the beginning
of Etz Chaim.
Today, maintaining the tradition and spirit on which Etz Chaim
was founded, the shul is dedicated to providing a spiritual setting for the growing Jacksonville Jewish population.
We are committed to outreach, providing classes and programs to our congregants as well as providing a home for
those who are searching for greater depth in Judaism. We pride ourselves in our commitment to halacha and upholding
the mitzvot and customs of a tradition that was given to us by G-d at Sinai.
Etz Chaim is located in the Mandarin area of Jacksonville. Come
and visit us and see what our warm and friendly shul is all about!
Etz Chaim is delighted to host a variety of guests from all
over the country and around the world. In order to make your visit with us as enjoyable as possible, we do our
best to make sure that every one of our Shabbat visitors have places at our tables arranged in advance. If you
are planning to be in Jacksonville over Shabbat, please let us know by e-mailing hospitality@etzchaim.org
or by calling the shul at (904) 262-3565.
The Eruv of Jacksonville, Inc., has developed and maintains the Eruv
within the Mandarin area of Jacksonville under the supervision of Rabbi Manish Spitz of Miami. Rabbi Nosson Kaiser
of Etz Chaim Synagogue serves as Rav Hamachshir. The Eruv represents a milestone in the growth of our community.
It has been endorsed by area Rabbis of all affiliations and by Mayor John Delaney and Governor Jeb Bush as a positive
community endeavor.
The Eruv begins on Scott Mill Road at the I-295 underpass. Going northward,
it includes the Sylvan Lane area and continues along the western side of Scott Mill Rd. to Beauclerc Road. At the
intersection of San Jose Blvd. (Route 13), the Eruv follows a southerly path along the western side of San Jose
Blvd. At the intersection of Sunbeam Rd., the Eruv makes an easterly turn on the northern side of the road until
Hood Road where the border turns south. At Old Hood Road, the Eruv begins its southern border, turning west along
Hood Road, crossing Old St. Augustine Road and continuing west along the northern side of Hartley Road where it
continues across San Jose Blvd. and reconnects with a fence line along I-295.
The Ramada Inn and Beaumont Hotel are both included within the Eruv.
As both hotels are close to the boundary of the Eruv, we suggest you contact the Eruv Hotline for exact Shabbat
walking instructions.
For additional information regarding the Eruv please call the Eruv Hotline
at (904) 262-3565 Ext:6
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